The family vacation came at just the right time. Even though the ankle held up during the race, as the following days sped by, it began to ache, creeping around in the background subtle as you like.
However, a full 5 days of rest was ahead of me on a lake in northern Minnesota, totally isolated from the world and more importantly my bike and running shoes (I did manage to sneak up my wetsuit). Although there was still some work to be done on the boat, it was relaxation abound in the most brilliant environment. Lush wooded areas with otters, beavers and plenty of fish (fish, the majority of which chose not to take our bait, although some did)
It was a very welcome break. No workouts to concern myself with. A complete lack of time management. Just the release from organized life that was needed and a lot of napping on a fishing boats. A lifestyle that could easily become addicting.
I did sneak in a swim, albeit a short one. Despite my open water fears abounding, the wetsuit was thrown on and the icy waters were disturbed by the neoprene clad body. All in the interests of child amusement, as four young kids thought it a great idea to hang on as I swam the dark waters. Could be a great new craze in strength training!
Sadly all vacations must end and the vacation blues came on strong when we arrived back in to The Cities. Immediately back running and among the everyday life stresses. Time to start wasting away those candy induced calories and back to the time management that can be so exhausting.
A trip to NYC quickly followed with a dungeon swim, two floors below ground at Bally Fitness. A gloomy, yet unique swim site, but little wonder why Bally's has found bankruptcy. A dirty dungeon it was. The week was back in full flow, with a run test tomorrow and a four hour bike later in the week. Where's that lake again???
Good luck to us all!
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